Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes is an American author of children's books. He is known for writing and illustrating picture books, the most notable of which feature young anthropomorphic mice as their main characters. Henkes also writes middle-grade fiction.
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- Born in
- Racine
- Educated at
- University of Wisconsin–MadisonSt. Catherine's High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Children's Literature Legacy Award🏆 Caldecott Medal🏆 Regina Medal
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1960
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